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    Fugi kit and decorators caulk

    spot on fella
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    Single dwelling into 2 flats

    Large scale mixed development, different rules apply, different mix of property sizes required.
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    Several thousand to obtain a build over agreement?

    generally yes, but if you "just happen" to find a sewer during then works they do tend to have a more pragmatic/pro-active approach. you will still need to provide the relevant sketch, but you are more likely to get an indication straight away.
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    Good set of chisels

    whoever said that the new Irwin/marples don't hold their edge is right about that. Some toe rag nicked my originals and these aint a patch on the old marples. OK for general stuff and site work. I have a set of 6 Ashley Isles too, great chisels but don't think they've seen the light of day for...
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    Flat roof - is underlay essential?

    usual method now with torch on is 3 layers. 1st perforated layer which is loose laid then torched over, gives light adhesion, then underlay is torched over, the perforations in the base layer mean that there is incomplete adhesion to the deck to allow for movement and then the capping sheet is...
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    Several thousand to obtain a build over agreement?

    is the sewer shared with anyone else? You could always plead ignorance, but can't see them giving you much grief over that
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    Is it ok to skim over emulsion

    definitely a bit of sanding for the proud scrim or even pull it out ,then easifil, you might have to fade it to the surrounding areas a bit
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    Fugi kit and decorators caulk

    but not what you want to be doing with caulk really, you want to be filling the gap not leaving a bead.
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    Joist hangers

    Nah they are out there, try ebay if nowhere else, any particular reason why they have to be exactly 150mm deep though
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    9 inch door liner

    Joint 7" and 2" that way the doorstop can cover the joint
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    Drainage channel at the end of block-paved driveway

    It's block paving, provided it isn't laid over the existing concrete it doesn't require draining it is classed as a porous surface. But if you are still concerned then any channel needs to be at the lowest end of any fall and directed to a soakaway. If there is an issue with water running from...
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    Re-roof alternatives

    too close and a picture of the roof would be more useful
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    Comment by building inspector for warm deck roof

    will be fine, its the constant supply of fresh new air from day to day living rather than trapped air in the structure when built that causes the problems.
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    Screeding a poured concrete floor

    yep about 1:3 or 4
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    Fire surround fitting

    again what sort of fire is going in there
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    Securing Roof Joists to Wall Plates - Flat Roof

    nah as long as the wallplate is fixed properly, skew nailing or screws will be fine.
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    Window top board gap

    stick a wider shot up
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    Minimum door frame size

    seems strange 30" is pretty much the std door width
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    Painting new galvanised gate

    I would tend to agree with that, though as a primer 123 is excellent and adheres like 5h1t to a blanket
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    completion certificate from building control

    all though gas safe and electrical installations should be registered direct with BC via Gas Safe and the electricians registration scheme
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